Stone of the Month
July 2004 - Carnelian
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Healing Properties:
Carnelian is thought to cleanse the blood and soften harsh emotions like anger. It helps to dispel depression, and helps to prevent skin diseases, insanity and all diseases of the blood.
Magical Properties:
Carnelian is able to counteract doubt and negative thoughts. It can to bolster courage, strengthen ones voice/eloquence and lend self confidence. It is also thought to prevent others from reading your mind.
Colour: a yellow to orange agate.
Hardness: 5 1/2 -6 1/2
Crystallization: Cryptocrystalline quartz, composed of silica
Member comments:
"I don’t have a great deal of experience with Carnelian yet, but already I find that it has a softer feel. It seems to be a good healing stone, especially if one is struck with a malady of the bloodstream." ~Asmodel
Disclaimer: This page gives guidance only, any serious medical problems should be referred to the appropriate medical authority.
Last Updated: June 3, 2004
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